Information for the LGBTQ2+ community affected by cancer • Education resources for healthcare providers caring for queer and trans patients
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Queering Cancer retweeted
📢🌈You're invited! Join our latest #CervicalCancer QI Learning Collaborative, "Promoting Inclusive Screening in the LGBTQIA+ Community", on 7/18 @ 12pm PT, with @UCSD_ObGyn's Dr. Jorge Alvarado & the @UCSDCancer COE team: uchealth.zoom.us/meeting/reg… #PrideMonth2024 #HealthEquityNow
Pride isn't over yet!
Just like sexuality & gender identity, disability is a natural part of human diversity. #DisabilityPrideMonth in July & is an opportunity to honour the history, achievements, & struggles of the Disabled community #disabilityrights #inclusivecancercare
Queering Cancer retweeted
Our research team is interested in the experiences of #LGBTQIA+ persons with #breastcancer. Please consider taking our *anonymous* survey! 📋👇🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️
#GSM #LGBTQ #pride @QueeringCancer @cancerLGBT @LGBTCancer @LGBTCancerRes @itsLGBTQhealth @transcancerzine
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Queering Cancer retweeted
Today is the 55th anniversary of the Stonewall Uprising, a pivotal moment in LGBTQ history. 🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️
We are grateful for those that resisted police attacks on June 28, 1969 led by queer and trans people of color.
Today, we continue the fight to advance LGBTQ rights.
Queering Cancer retweeted
We’ve joined together with OUTpatients, the UK's LGBTQ+ cancer charity, to help make screening more inclusive and accessible to everyone who is eligible.
breastcancernow.org/sites/de…
ALT A group of people looking at the camera, as OUTPatients launch their new peer support group for LGBTIQ+ people who have been affected by breast cancer in partnership with Future Dreams
Queering Cancer retweeted
Celebrating #PRIDE + opening > conversations on medical/immunotherapy treatment for #LGBTQIA+ we had the privilege of @DrAllyCat @ChelwestFT discussing pronouns, hormone changes, fertility and everything in between @56TSoho @OUTpatientsUK @OncologyNT @WebMD @OncologyForum @macmillancancer #immunobuddiesPRIDE
Queering Cancer retweeted
Our monthly LGBTQ+ network newsletter is out today with a round-up of practical resources, information and events 🏳🌈
If you are a LGBTQ+ healthcare leader, aspiring leader or an ally, you can sign-up below 👇
#Pride2024 bit.ly/3vgkfSd
Queering Cancer retweeted
During Pride Month, we'd like to share this insightful report by @QueeringCancer sharing the experiences of sexual and gender diverse people affected by cancer, with recommendations on how to improve their care.
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“It’s very important for anyone in my community to be comfortable with their physician … My doctor is not gay, but he’s understanding of John’s and my relationship. He understands that we’re a team … that we are making this decision as a family.”
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Get educated! Celebrate #Pride! Help us out!
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CAMRT CPD is happy to announce a discount on our LGBTQ2S+ Special Recognition Badge QSS Bundle this Pride Month! 25% of proceeds will also be donated to Queering Cancer!
Register now: camrt.my.site.com/CPBase__it…
🌈We love to hear about LGBTQ+ folks and allies making healthcare more inclusive! James worked on the UK's national radiation therapy informed consent forms to adjust heteronormative and cisnormative language, making them more LGBTQI+ inclusive 👏
BLOG: queeringcancer.ca/informed-c…
Queering Cancer retweeted
IGH’s new research priorities for 2024-2029:
1⃣ Driving systemic change for sex and gender integration
2⃣ Advancing sex and gender science
3⃣ Research for health equity, focusing on the health of women, 2S/LGBTQI+, Black and Indigenous communities
➡️ bit.ly/3WF1Fiz
ALT CIHR Institute of Gender and Health (IGH) Research Priority Plan 2024-29 IGH’s mandate is to foster research excellence regarding the influence of sex and gender on health and to apply these findings to identify and address pressing health challenges facing men, women, girls, boys and gender-diverse people. Our Research Priorities 1. Driving systemic change for sex and gender+ integration 2. Advancing sex and gender science by understanding and addressing mechanisms and processes 3. Investing in research on the health needs and priorities of key communities experiencing sex and gender inequities. Areas of Focus · 2S/LGBTQI+ health · Women’s health · Gender and health within Indigenous and Black communities X: @CIHRIGH Email: [email protected]
Attn researchers! We're spotlighting this fantastic paper by @CindyBVeldhuis, @PazGalupo et al. It's a rich and thoughtful guide covering framing the research & engaging with theory to writing & final publication. Essential reading...10/10
Check it out🔗doi.org/10.1037/sgd0000722
Queering Cancer retweeted
The sessions from CAMRT 2024 are now available on demand. If you purchased a Full Conference pass all sessions are available at no additional cost to you for the 12 months following the event. The sessions are also available to all for a small fee. Link: camrt.ca/camrt-2024-on-deman…
Queering Cancer retweeted
Transgender individuals face an elevated risk of cancer in comparison with the general population. There is an urgent need to overcome barriers and enhance cancer prevention and care. bmjoncology.bmj.com/content/…
🌈 Happy Pride from the Edmonton contingent of Queering Cancer!
Sending lots of love and support to LGBTQ+ folks in the cancer community this month + every month! 🏳️⚧️🫶🌈
@AmandaBoldersto @kimbomeek #pride2024
Queering Cancer retweeted
This year, June 2nd marks National Cancer Survivors Day! It is estimated in Canada that there are over 1.5 million people living with cancer. Today, we celebrate the personal milestones, no matter how small. Today, we celebrate life.
Queering Cancer retweeted
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Sexual health after cancer matters!
Our team is trying to learn more about how pelvic radiation for #analcancer impacts men who have sex with men.
Please share with any survivors who may be willing to share their experience with us.
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